Puff Pastry Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

Name: Puff Pastry Heirloom Tomato Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of a 17-ounce package), thawed; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 8 -ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives,; plus more for topping; 12 ounces assorted small heirloom tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of a 17-ounce package), thawed
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 8 -ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives,
plus more for topping
12 ounces assorted small heirloom tomatoes, halved

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold the puff pastry onto a floured piece of parchment paper and roll out into a 9-by-11-inch rectangle.
2
Score1/2 inch in from the edge, all the way around, using a paring knife.
3
Slide the pastry (on the parchment) onto a baking sheet.
4
Poke the middle all over with a fork, then bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
5
Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
6
Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth; stir in the chives.
7
Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
8
Arrange the tomatoes on top; season with salt and pepper and top with more chives.
9
Customize this tart with your favorite toppings.
10
For our cover, we added grilled corn.
11
Photograph by Ryan Liebe

141

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of a 17-ounce package), thawed, All-purpose flour, for dusting, 1 8 -ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature, 1/3 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Puff Pastry Heirloom Tomato Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Puff Pastry Heirloom Tomato Tart

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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